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YE09 EKY

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

103,480 mi
Last recorded103,480 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 EKY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 103,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 99,599 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 94,999 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 86,558 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 84,871 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Getting low ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 81,200 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,185 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 69,641 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,050 miles

Front number plate deteriorated.

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 57,761 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 8 Jul 2016 57,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front wipers poor

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,412 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 40,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,165 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YE09 EKY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE09 EKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YE09 EKY registered?

YE09 EKY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2009.

Is YE09 EKY safe to buy?

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